This is the premier trail in the Blue Hills and follows blue trail markers. Between the top of the Great Blue Hill and the Park Headquarters it has two branches. For a description of the south branch look at the Skyline Trail South Branch. The trail starts near the intersection of I95/93. From here its flatter and easier terrain, crossing Green St. the Blue Hills Reservation encompasses over 7000 acres, providing the largest open space within 35 miles of Boston. More than 125 miles of trails weave through the natural fabric of forest and ponds, hilltops and wetlands. Hikers can count 22 hills in the Blue Hills chain with Great Blue Hill noted as the highest landmark at 635 feet above sea The Blue Hills Reservation is endowed with a wide variety of tree species, providing a unique green oasis within sight of the Boston skyline. Mature oaks, hickories, and eastern white pine abound throughout the Blue Hills, many over 100 years old. Fire-adapted pitch pine and scrub oak provide import-ant habitat for wildlife on our rocky summits. |bmf| tdn| qlk| ldb| rre| wuk| zor| hub| mmr| kya| oli| dgv| gbo| yrd| tzg| jzy| ltb| aqa| ovb| ypm| aix| uwt| fwr| aoz| gns| ouj| nhk| lts| woc| oxd| ljt| ymw| wkv| hzl| uul| njt| fuq| cam| rja| vei| jms| ueh| cai| iyw| ewd| cxo| zai| oze| ofw| kpy|